About SIM cards and accommodation

JanetChen

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  1. 銀色路線沿線哪家網絡提供商提供更強的信號和更穩定的接收(包括語音通話)?
  2. 可以推荐一下塞維利亞的住宿嗎?

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  1. Which network provider along the Silver Route offers stronger signal and more stable reception (including voice calls)?
  2. Can you recommend accommodation in Seville?
 
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Technical backpack for day trips with backpack cover and internal compartment for the hydration bladder. Ideal daypack for excursions where we need a medium capacity backpack. The back with Air Flow System creates large air channels that will keep our back as cool as possible.

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  1. 銀色路線沿線哪家網絡提供商提供更強的信號和更穩定的接收(包括語音通話)?
  2. 可以推荐一下塞維利亞的住宿嗎?

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  1. Which network provider along the Silver Route offers stronger signal and more stable reception (including voice calls)?
  2. Can you recommend accommodation in Seville?
h\Have used Vodafone on that route. Worked well for me.
 
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How about Movistar
I have always used Vodafone but Movistar are the original telco for Spain and so they generally have the best coverage but it does vary around the country.

Movistar have a reputation for poor customer service. I don't know if that reputation is deserved.
 
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I have always used Vodafone but Movistar are the original telco for Spain and so they generally have the best coverage but it does vary around the country.

Movistar have a reputation for poor customer service. I don't know if that reputation is deserved.
I live in Spain and I can confirm it is deserved. However they are the main provider and have the best reception.
 
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銀色路線沿線哪家網絡提供商提供更強的信號和更穩定的接收(包括語音通話)?

可以推荐一下塞維利亞的住宿嗎?

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Which network provider along the Silver Route offers stronger signal and more stable reception (including voice calls)?

Can you recommend accommodation in Seville?
I am a week into the hike, Pamplona tonight. My Orange Sim, bought and fitted in Paris, is operating faultlessly. When I crossed into Spain, the phone failed for a few minutes. Suddenly an error came upn error
 
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SIM
I bought a couple of SIMs online before my VdlP this year.
Vodafone and Movistar.
My research indicated that Movistar provided the best coverage.

But on arrival in Spain, Vodafone was easier to get started.
So I used that one.
Good coverage all the way.

Hotel
As for Hotels. Hotel Simon is very popular with Pilgrims.

And a great location! Very Central.
But sadly I did not sleep that well there.
I just got a bad room I think.
Ground floor with lots of plumbing / whooshing / gurgling noises through the night.

But I would use it again, and the staff were great. Very helpful.
 
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JanetChen

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SIM
I bought a couple of SIMs online before my VdlP this year.
Vodafone and Movistar.
My research indicated that Movistar provided the best coverage.

But on arrival in Spain, Vodafone was easier to get started.
So I used that one.
Good coverage all the way.

Hotel
As for Hotels. Hotel Simon is very popular with Pilgrims.

And a great location! Very Central.
But sadly I did not sleep that well there.
I just got a bad room I think.
Ground floor with lots of plumbing / whooshing / gurgling noises through the night.

But I would use it again, and the staff were great. Very helpful.
Nice feedback, very useful.

Did you buy the SIM card in your country or in Spain?I will be there in October, starting my Camino de la Plata.
 
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JanetChen

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I have always used Vodafone but Movistar are the original telco for Spain and so they generally have the best coverage but it does vary around the country.

Movistar have a reputation for poor customer service. I don't know if that reputation is deserved.
Thanks for your kindly sharing.
 
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JanetChen

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I am a week into the hike, Pamplona tonight. My Orange Sim, bought and fitted in Paris, is operating faultlessly. When I crossed into Spain, the phone failed for a few minutes. Suddenly an error came upn error
I'm sorry to hear the error news, and thank you for your feedback. I hope it doesn't happen again on your trip. Buen Camino!
 
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Our Atmospheric H30 poncho offers lightness and waterproofness. Easily compressible and made with our Waterproof fabric, its heat-sealed interior seams guarantee its waterproofness. Includes carrying bag.

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JanetChen

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Bought online from Spain, sent to my home in Australia.
Robo, how many gigabytes (GB) and phone call minutes do you suggest I get for a network card?

I'm thinking about my internet usage, which includes uploading podcasts and YouTube videos, using Google Maps, and searching for information. Based on your experience, how much data do you recommend?
 

Robo

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Robo, how many gigabytes (GB) and phone call minutes do you suggest I get for a network card?

I'm thinking about my internet usage, which includes uploading podcasts and YouTube videos, using Google Maps, and searching for information. Based on your experience, how much data do you recommend?

i didn’t use as much as I expected.
maybe 100 ~ 150 GB all up.
but I upload a lot of photos and video.

as ascplanning approach check your file sizes.
i.e. 2 x 4 min videos per day each of 2 GB each for 30 days = 120 GB total.
I think I started with 20 GB.

depending on the carrier you use, you can top up as you go at supermarkets and Tabacs. I used vodaphone. They also have an app that allows you to monitor usage and top up online.

bev careful of the conditions though. For example if you don’t top up within a certain time period you can lose ant existing credit,

phone call minutes were low use. Just a few calls to book accomodation. I normally used WhatsApp which of course uses data, not minutes.
 

JanetChen

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i didn’t use as much as I expected.
maybe 100 ~ 150 GB all up.
but I upload a lot of photos and video.

as ascplanning approach check your file sizes.
i.e. 2 x 4 min videos per day each of 2 GB each for 30 days = 120 GB total.
I think I started with 20 GB.

depending on the carrier you use, you can top up as you go at supermarkets and Tabacs. I used vodaphone. They also have an app that allows you to monitor usage and top up online.

bev careful of the conditions though. For example if you don’t top up within a certain time period you can lose ant existing credit,

phone call minutes were low use. Just a few calls to book accomodation. I normally used WhatsApp which of course uses data, not minutes.

Are you saying you used 100 to 150GB in one month, or is that the total usage for the entire 60-day trip?
 
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